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Calgary Herald
06-08-2025
- Calgary Herald
Epicurean delights and outdoor adventures await in this charming small town in Ontario
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Several years ago, I ran out of gas in the town of St. Marys. It was late at night. Gas stations were closed. I walked to the nearest Tim Hortons, and asked if anyone knew where I might be able to buy some gas. One man replied, 'I've got a fuel tank. I can give you some gas.' With that, we hopped into his truck, drove to his house where he filled a gas can for me, and drove me back to my car, so I could pour enough gas to get me to an ONroute on the highway. My Good Samaritan worked at a yogurt company, and so he also gave me a flat of yogourt containers. That kind of country hospitality does not happen every day, but this is St. Marys. Article content Article content Article content On an early September morning, my son and I pull up to the historic St. Marys Public Library. The two-storey rough-cut limestone building was constructed between 1904 and 1905 in Greek Temple style for $10,000, which was donated by Andrew Carnegie. It's the most relaxing hideaway to sit and read a good book. But we're here for kayaks. In addition to books, the St. Marys Library rents out kayaks. They're free, but you have to sign them out — like books. Article content Article content Article content The librarian hands us the keys, and we head to the Yak Shack in The Flats by the river. There, we unlock our two vessels, named Arthur and Nora, and slide into the water. We've brought with us a beautiful smoked salmon bagel and freshly cut turkey sandwich from the Flour Mill. They make the most wholesome and delicious picnic lunches around. Article content The river winds its way around the town. We pass by kids fishing. A dog jingles his collar as he follows us along the shoreline. We're immersed in a calm pastoral vibe, and we're not on the clock to get back any time soon. Just drifting lazily. Article content Article content Article content Back on land, Queen Street is the main street. It's like an epicurean scavenger hunt. We stop at the Snapping Turtle Coffee Roasters, a family-run, micro-roaster of single-origin coffee. There's always some creative concoction listed on the chalkboard, and today it's a Salty Sea Turtle of nitro cold brew with salted caramel and hazelnut foam. I love all of those words, so, ya, I'll take one of those. Across the street is Chocolate Factory where we scoop up smoothies and truffles, and check out the seasonal novelties. Troyer's Spices is an imaginarium for a gastronome like me. Hundreds of ground herbs and spices from Spanish Smoked Paprika to Hungarian Smoked Paprika; Black Himalayan Salt to Smoked Sea Salt; Aleppo Pepper, Cassia Cinnamon Bark, Coffee Rub, Berber spices, and so many more that set my kitchen ambitions alight. Article content Article content The Flour Mill is a hub of activity run by mother-daughter team, Tracey and Alex Pritchard, who's aim is to make it easy for us to make delicious food at home. All their produce is organic and local, and the aromas wafting from the kitchen are seductive: quiche Lorraine with Gruyere, caramelized onion and bacon; Mixed Berry Galette and Blueberry Lemon Loaves. Their chicken pot pies and lasagnas sell out like hot cakes. They make their own granola, salad dressings like Lemon and Tahini, salads, sandwiches and frittatas. Clearly, there is a nurturing spirit here. 'We try to curate our favourite things and share them with people,' enthuses Alex. Locals come for groceries; the full table-service brunch includes the most revitalizing seasonal smoothies, and catering is in-demand. We'd purchase anything to stay here and, through osmosis, soak up all the good positive energy.
CTV News
24-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Sudbury urban farm needs help to continue
The Flour Mill Community Garden is an urban farm that provides affordable, healthy food in the Ryan Heights neighbourhood and needs community support.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Popular Sudbury food truck looking for new location
The Silver Bullet was located on Notre Dame in the Flour Mill area of Greater Sudbury for 33 years. (Amanda Burton)
